Over-Ear
Focal Utopia
81Outstanding
$5,000
Full review dataFocal Utopia vs Yamaha Yh-5000se: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Focal Utopia comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Focal Utopia - Outstanding overall at around $4999.
Over-Ear
Yamaha Yh-5000se
72Good
$5,000
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Focal Utopia leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Focal Utopia
- Yamaha Yh-5000se
HearWiki score
81
72
Sound
9.7
9.1
Value
5.8
5.7
Price (USD)
$5,000
$5,000
Specifications
UtopiaYh-5000se
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $5,000
- $5,000
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 72
- Released
- 2022
- 2023
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 50 mm planar magnetic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- planar
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 23 kHz
- 5 Hz - 70 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- 80 Ω
- 34 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 104 dB/mW
- 98 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Weight
- 490 g
- 320 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Pad material
- -
- leatherette
- Connector
- -
- 4.4 mm balanced
- Balanced connection
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Focal Utopia
The Focal Utopia is a premium open-back wired headphone engineered for audiophiles seeking reference-grade neutrality. Its 40mm beryllium driver delivers exceptional detail, low distortion, and a finely tuned high-frequency response, making it a top-tier choice for critical listening. While its performance is class-leading, the steep price positions it as a luxury investment rather than a practical everyday option.
- Pro:Outstanding resolution and micro-detail retrieval
- Pro:Very low distortion with a neutral, accurate sound signature
- Pro:Premium build quality and detachable cable design
- Con:Extremely high price point
- Con:No active noise cancellation or wireless connectivity
- Con:Heavy weight (490g) may be tiring during long sessions
Yamaha Yh-5000se
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